Burbank Airport Traffic Delays Hit Travelers Amid Construction
LAmag • • business
Key Points:
- Hollywood Burbank Airport, once known for its ease and efficiency compared to LAX, is currently experiencing significant travel disruptions due to construction.
- A key stretch of Hollywood Way near Thornton Avenue has been reduced to a single southbound lane for about 60 days during peak airport hours, causing traffic bottlenecks.
- The lane closure is part of the $1.2 billion "Elevate BUR" project, which will replace the outdated terminal with a modern 14-gate facility and improve parking, access roads, and transit connections by 2026.
- Travelers are now advised to arrive at least two hours early, marking a shift from Burbank’s previous reputation as a low-stress, easy airport to navigate.
- While the current inconvenience is temporary, it signifies a new phase for the airport, balancing modernization with the challenge of maintaining its once-unparalleled ease of travel.
